Auditor-in-charge Tools and Techniques

​Leading an audit team not only requires a great deal of knowledge, it also requires dedication, efficiency, and effective leadership skills. Audit leaders today need to know how to run a team properly so that every project runs smoothly. In other words, they need the skills to lead with confidence.

Whether you are a recently promoted auditor-in-charge, assuming the role, or seeking a refresher, this informative session covers the organizational, time management and problem solving skills necessary to manage a successful team. Through the use of a case study that is woven into the course, participants will learn about the roles and responsibilities of an auditor-in-charge for the phases of an internal audit.

Course Duration: 4 day(s)

CPE Hours Available: 32

Knowledge Level: Intermediate

Field of Study: Auditing

Prerequisites:

Prerequisites

​None

Advance Preparation:

Advance Preparation

​None

Delivery Format: On-site Training (Group-Live); Seminar (Group-Live)

Course Outline

Course Outline Body

​IPPF for the Auditor-in-charge

Apply IPPF Standards to the role of the auditor-in-charge (AIC).

Recall the core elements of the IPPF.

Recognize how the IPPF Standards relate to the AIC role.

The Role of the Auditor-in-charge

Demonstrate the qualities required to be an effective auditor-in-charge.

Contrast the roles of AIC and staff auditor.

Identify the responsibilities of an AIC.

Identify leadership qualities desired in a leader.

Recall the knowledge and skills required of an AIC.

Meet Bob Brown

Discuss the Fletcher Corp. case study background.

Compare the Fletcher Corp. audit department with yours.

Discuss Bob Brown’s assignment.

Determine how Elaine’s additional info helps Bob with his assignment.

Planning the Audit

Plan an audit as an AIC.

Identify the IPPF audit planning standards.

Discuss the importance of audit planning.

Identify the questions answered by the preliminary survey, what the preliminary survey should identify, and how to assess control effectiveness.

Identify computer-based audit tools and how they are implemented and audit planning guidelines for information technology.

Identify the responsibilities of auditors toward fraud prevention and detection, and control environment elements.